Rate rise unlikely as focus turns to spending
Story date: 2007-10-02 08:00:00
Added on: 2007-10-02 13:00:20
News.com.au - INTEREST rates are expected to hold today at 6.5 per cent as economists focus on the high Australian dollar and the impact of August's rate rise on consumer spending levels. However, the strength of the Australian dollar, which yesterday hit an 18 ...
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